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Join the Team

Thank you for your interest in joining the Wagener Police Department. We appreciate the time you take to share your qualifications and your desire to serve the Town of Wagener community. Our department is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all residents, and we value dedicated individuals who share our mission of professional and compassionate law enforcement. We will carefully review your application and will contact you directly if your background aligns with our current staffing needs.

Basic Requirements

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for employment. Additional requirements for the position of police officer are outlined below:

Must be at least 21 year old
Must have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma – GED
Must have a clear criminal history
Must be a United States citizen
Clean Driving record
Must pass all pre-employment screenings
Past employment record must be satisfactory
Must pass a Drug Test

Read the following statements carefully and sign. Applications which are not signed will not be considered for employment. I hereby affirm that all statements made herein are true and correct. I authorize the Wagener Police Department to conduct whatever investigation it deems necessary to confirm the statements submitted on this application. I understand that any misstatement or omission of on the application shall be sufficient grounds for refusal to hire or dismissal. I also authorize and request each former employer and person, firm or corporation given as a reference to answer and all questions that may be asked and to give any and all information that may be sought in connection with application concerning my work habits, character or skill. I agree to submit myself, upon request, for physical examination by a physician selected by the town and understand that failure to meet the physical requirements may disqualify me for employment. The use of this application form does not indicate that there are any positions available, and in no way obligates the Wagener Police Department. I understand and agree that if I am employed, I may terminate my employment at any time, with or without notice and without cause. I understand that the Wagener Police Department has the same right.

All tentatively selected candidates for employment with the Wagener Police Department will be required to submit and pass a

pre-employment drug test and background screening as a condition of employment. If employed, the name on your social security card will be used for payroll. I understand that the U.S. Government requires the Wagener Police Department to verify my eligibility for U.S. employment and my identity. I understand that the department must decline to hire me if I fail to present adequate proof of my eligibility and identity.

Last Name, First Name

Middle Name

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Region/State/Province

Postal / Zip code

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Date Available

Salary Expected

Phone Number

Hours Available

Were you previously employed by Wagener? If yes, please state when and in which department.

Class

SCDL#:

Have you ever been convicted, pled guily, or pled nolo conternder to any crime other than a minor traffic violation? If yes, explain the charge(s), date(s), and dispostion(s) in detail:

Name of High School

Year Graduated

College

Major

Degree and the year completed:

Were you in the Armed Forces? If yes, please provide the the branch, dates of duty, rank at discharge, and list any special duties and training:

State:

Class:

Acadis ID#:

Position applying for:

Years of service

List any advanced certifications:

Please list at least 3 personal references providing their name, address, occupation, years acquainted, and phone number:

List all present and past emploment, beginning with the most recent for the past ten years. Please provide the employers name, address, dates for emplyment, positon, final salary, supervisors name, phone number and reason for leaving.

Date: required

Your Signature

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